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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,501.92, 370,532.76 and 147,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,501.92, 370,532.76 and 147,651.28 is: 203,758.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,501.92 : 370,532.76 = 147,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,501.92/370,532.76 = 147,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,501.92x = 370,532.76 × 147,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,501.92x = 54,709,636,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,709,636,295.93/268,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,758.83

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